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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has launched its vision for public engagement, setting out their key areas of interest and focus to enable them to "promote world-leading research and innovation that is built on the knowledge and values of society and open to people from all backgrounds."
KEF results: Oxford top 10% for Public & Community Engagement of all UK Higher Education institutions
Public Engagement - news
The results of the Knowledge Exchange Framework were recently published, recognising the University of Oxford as a UK leader in Knowledge Exchange. The university performed well across many dimensions, and of course what I'm interested in... public and community engagement.
What's the latest on the new Science Engagement Programme?
Public Engagement - news
Find out more about our shiny new Science Engagement Programme...
Lost and looking for help? PER support available from MPLS
Public Engagement - news Public Engagement - training
If you're interested in doing some public engagement with research (PER) but not sure where to find help, we offer a range of support or can point you in the right direction: from training sessions to answering your questions during help desk hours.
Prof Nick Hawes appointed as MPLS Academic Champion for Public Engagement with Research
Public Engagement - news
Professor Hawes (Associate Professor in Engineering Science) takes over from Professor David Pyle (Earth Sciences) who was the Division’s first PER Champion, to provide leadership and support to progress the embedding of engagement into research practice.
2021: a bumper year for PER at the University
Public Engagement - news
Each year the university hosts one of either the VC's PER Awards or the PER Conference, but next year we get both! Save the dates and get thinking about what you can submit/nominate for an award.
Establishing a new science engagement programme...
Public Engagement - news
MPLS and MSD are collaborating on a new science engagement programme to support researchers and our local communities.
Congratulations to Dr Becky Smethurst - awarded IoPs Mary Somerville Medal
Public Engagement - awards Public Engagement - news
Dr Becky Smethurst (Department of Physics) has been awarded the Mary Somerville Medal for exceptional early career contributions to public engagement within physics in recognition of the success of her YouTube channel, Dr Becky.
Science communication during a pandemic: is science writing the solution? Nov 3, 6-7pm GMT
Public Engagement - awards Public Engagement - news Public Engagement - training
This free event, Is science writing the solution?, is a panel discussion hosted by Professor Alice Roberts which will be followed by the announcement of the winner of the 2020 Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize.
What's coming up at Oxford Sparks?
Public Engagement - news Public Engagement - opportunity Public Engagement - report
An update on what's coming up at Oxford Sparks - the University of Oxford's platform for digital science engagement.
Event management guidance updated
Public Engagement - news
University guidance on events has been updated, to reflect recent changes to government guidance.
Wellcome Enriching Engagement funded projects announced
Public Engagement - case study Public Engagement - news
Seven projects from Medical Sciences and MPLS have been awarded funding in Round 2 of the Enriching Engagement grant scheme. They join the six Round 1 projects awarded in November 2019. Have a read of the project summaries for a bit of inspiration.
What do the recent changes to Pathways to Impact mean for public engagement with research?
Public Engagement - news
UKRI recently announced that they were reviewing the research grant process, and as part of this review there will be changes to their requirements for pathways to impact - a mechanism used by many to plan and resource public engagement with research - so what does this mean for public engagement with research?
3 new Oxford Citizen Science projects funded by UKRI
Public Engagement - case study Public Engagement - news
UKRI recently announced the projects funded through their place-based and citizen science funding schemes. Three grants led by Oxford researchers have been funded, with a further two supported by Oxford. Congratulations! Read the project descriptions here.
PERShare - Equipment available to borrow
Public Engagement - news
We have a range of kit available to borrow; from cameras and microphones to gazebos and tables - all for free!
Congratulations to Enriching Engagement Grants Awardees
Public Engagement - news
The first awardees of the University of Oxford’s Enriching Engagement funding scheme have now been announced, and includes "Prof. Chris Lintott (PI) and Dr. Helen Spiers (project lead), Scribbling for Science in Schools: Taking Authentic Research into Schools with the Zooniverse".
Science Shop on a successful field trip with follow-up workshop
Public Engagement - news Public Engagement - training
22 Oxford PhD students in Environmental Research visited the Cotswolds last week and heard about local issues
Public Engagement with Research Leadership Scheme awardees announced
Public Engagement - news
Seven successful applicants have been chosen as the 2019-20 cohort of Public Engagement with Research (PER) Leaders. Two awardees are from MPLS departments.
UKRI launches its new vision for Public Engagement
Public Engagement - news
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has launched its vision for public engagement, setting out their key areas of interest and focus to enable them to "promote world-leading research and innovation that is built on the knowledge and values of society and open to people from all backgrounds."
Vice Chancellor's Public Engagement with Research Award winners 2019 announced
Public Engagement - awards Public Engagement - news
In a glitzy awards ceremony in a packed lecture theatre in Keble College, the winners of the VC PER Awards were announced - featuring two awards for MPLS researchers - and three more highly commended awards.
REF2021 Final Guidance on Submissions Published
Public Engagement - news
Research England today (Thurs Jan 31) released the final guidance on REF2021 submissions. I took a look at whether there have been any changes to the draft guidelines in relation to public engagement. Spoiler: public engagement with research remains a valid route to achieving impact.